After a tedious week of hard work, everybody enjoys some entertainment and relaxation. What better way to relax than go to the movies? These days most banks have tied up with movie booking agencies like bookmyshow and PVR cinemas that offer valuable discounts on your tickets. For regular moviegoers, good discounts on ticket prices not only save more money but also gives them the benefit of watching more movies.
Below is a list of the top 10 best credit cards in India that have tied up with ticket booking sites such as Bookmyshow and offer free tickets as part of their package:
Here are the list of Top 10 Best Movie Credit Cards in India
ICICI Bank Expression Credit Card
This credit card provided by ICICI bank definitely lives up to its name as if it offers the privilege to personalize your card as uniquely and distinctly as you desire. You can choose from a wide variety of custom designs and design your card in a way that you feel suits your personality.
Eligibility:
To get this personalized card, you need to have a fixed deposit of at least Rs. 20,000 with the bank, and the minimum tenure of the fixed deposit should be 180 days.
This card cannot be granted to minors and foreign nationals.
It cannot be issued if the fixed deposit is in the name of a company, society, third party, or partnership.
Merits:
You get 3 points for every 100 rupees spent except fuel.
On booking tickets on Bookmyshow, you can avail a discount of Rs. 100. This discount is given on a first-come, first-serve basis and is available twice a month.
One complimentary domestic airport lounge visit per quarter.
The culinary treat program of ICICI offers up to 15% discount at over 2100 restaurants across India.
It also offers privileges on luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, and spas.
Demerits:
This card can be availed only if you have a fixed deposit.
The HSBC Mastercard offers an APR of 29.88% as opposed to 40.8% provided by this card which is much higher.
Kotak PVR Credit Card
This is a card co-branded by Kotak Mahindra and PVR Cinemas. Every month, you get two movie tickets free of cost. It also provides complimentary insurance for the cardholders in case the card gets lost.
Eligibility:
The cardholder must be Indian or nonresidential Indian.
The applicant must produce income proof, address, and identity proof.
Merits:
The applicant can shop around anywhere in India with this card and get free movie tickets.
The cardholder can avail his/her own choice of seats in PVR Cinemas.
The benefit of add on card for family members.
Demerits:
The joining fee is a little expensive compared to the ICICI card, which charges only Rs. 499.
HDFC Titanium Times Credit Card
This is a premium credit card with numerous benefits and privileges. This card offers lifestyle, movies and dining benefits which can be very useful for the cardholder. Despite being a premium hdfc credit card, the fees are highly reasonable and can be paid off without much difficulty.
Eligibility:
If the person is salaried, then the person should be aged between 21-60 years.
In the case of self-employed, the person should be aged between 21-65 years.
Merits:
For Rs. 150 spent, you get 2 reward points.
You can get vouchers as welcome gifts from shopping and dining
Fuel surcharge waiver of Rs. 250 capped per month.
Demerits:
In this card, you get 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent. In the case of the ICICI Card, you earn 3 reward points for every Rs. 100 spent.
HSBC Premier Mastercard
This card is available exclusively for premier customers of HSBC, which provides some of the best benefits in travel, dining, and shopping.
Eligibility:
All applicants must be above 21 years old.
The applicant should be earning 5 lakhs annually.
Merits:
Two reward points for every 100rs spent.
You get free access to airport lounges twice a year.
50% cashback at PVR Cinemas.
Demerits:
This card is available to only those earning 5 lakhs or above.
SBI Card Elite
This card is targeted towards the elite group of customers and provide them with numerous advantages. This card is especially beneficial for those who love shopping, and you can earn a benefit of up to 30000 every year.
Eligibility:
The applicant should have a stable income and be 21 years of age at least.
Must produce address, income, and identity proof.
Merits:
You can avail of two movie tickets for free every month on Bookmyshow.
Free access to international airport lounges.
You can earn 10000 reward points every year on spending 2-4 lakhs, and 20,000 reward points on spending 5 lakhs.
Demerits:
Being an elite oriented card, the registration charge is very high at Rs. 4,999.
Citibank Cash Back Credit Card
This card provides an excellent opportunity to get multiple options for cash savings and cash rebates. This card enables customers to get cashback automatically. The redemption process is also hassle-free, so you can make savings from this card while paying your bills.
Eligibility:
Credit history is maintained
ID proof, address and income proof necessary
Merits:
You get a cashback of 5% on movie tickets.
You can avail a cashback of 5% on telephone bills.
You get a discount of 20% from around 2000 restaurants in India.
Demerits:
Discount offers are not very cheap compared to other cards.
ICICI Coral Credit Card
The highlight of this card is its low annual fee. It also provides several cash rewards and shopping benefits. This card is powered by ICICI’s exclusive lifestyle privileges and falls under the Gemstone collection.
Eligibility:
The minimum age of the applicant should be 23 years old, and the add on cardholder must be at least 18.
Business professionals should have an annual income of 5.4 lakhs.
Merits:
You get a welcome gift from Provogue at Rs. 999.
You can avail of two tickets per month from Bookmyshow.com at Rs. 250 each.
You can visit two domestic airport lounge every month.
Demerits:
High APR of 40.8%.
Axis Bank Neo Credit Card
In terms of rewards, this card is very good for cash back, welcome offers, and entertainment purposes. It also provides a few benefits for online shopping that is ideal for the customers.
Eligibility:
The cardholder should be an Indian national or NRI.
The applicant should be between 18-70 years.
Merits:
You get a 10% discount on booking tickets from Bookmyshow.
You earn two reward points for every Rs. 200 spent.
You get 10% off on Myntra for the purchase of a minimum of Rs. 500.
Demerits:
High APR of 46.78% per annum.
Here you get two points for every 200rs spent, whereas the ICICI expression card offers 3 reward points for every 100rs spent, which is much better.
SBI Signature Credit Card
This card is a very expensive way to go cashless. You get access to credit card cash withdrawal from around 10000 SBI ATMs and 18000 Visa ATMs in India.
Eligibility:
The age should be between 21-62 years.
ID proof, address, and income proof is needed.
Merits:
You get bonus reward points on spending 2 lakhs or above annually.
On using the card every month, you can get movie tickets worth Rs. 500 (250 for each ticket).
If you lose this card, you get a credit card fraud cover worth Rs. 10,000,0 if reported within 48 hours.
Demerits:
The joining fee is very high at Rs. 4,999.
IDBI Bank ‘Imperium’ Secure Credit Card
This card by IDBI is ideal for people who wish to avail such cards but are unable to do so due to bad credit history. The only thing needed to get this card is to have a fixed deposit with the bank. This card allows you to spend as much as you want, along with earning points on movies and shopping.
Eligibility:
Minimum age of the cardholder should be 18 years.
You need to have a fixed deposit of at least Rs. 20,000.
Fixed deposits in the name of NGOs, Clubs, Societies, and Partnerships are not applicable for this card.
Merits:
Earn two points on every 150rs spent on movies, shopping, dining, and other purchases.
You get a welcome gift of 500 reward points.
You get a credit limit of 85% on the fixed deposit amount.
Demerits:
This card does not offer free movie tickets to the applicants. It only offers reward points.
Therefore, to conclude, you should avail of any such credit card depending on your usage.
Credit history is an essential factor for every card, and thus, it is recommended to improve your credit history before you try to avail such cards.
